Rankings

1500 m Men

Top 1000 - 1500 m — 969 athletes

As of December 18, 2025, the all-time 1500 m Men rankings are led by Hicham El Guerrouj (Morocco) with 3:26.00. Browse the top 969 1500 m Men athletes in history, with full marks, dates, venues and wind conditions.

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Rank	Athlete	Result	Date	Location
01	HE Hicham El Guerrouj	3:26.00	Jul 14, 1998	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
02	BL Bernard Lagat	3:26.34	Aug 24, 2001	Bruxelles (BEL)
03	AK Asbel Kiprop	3:26.69	Jul 17, 2015	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
04	JI Jakob Ingebrigtsen	3:26.73	Jul 12, 2024	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
05	NM Noureddine Morceli	3:27.37	Jul 12, 1995	Nice (FRA)
06	AH Azeddine Habz	3:27.49	Jun 20, 2025	Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
07	SK Silas Kiplagat	3:27.64	Jul 18, 2014	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
08	CH Cole Hocker	3:27.65	Aug 6, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
09	PK Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech	3:27.72	Jun 20, 2025	Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
10	JK Josh Kerr	3:27.79	Aug 6, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
11	YN Yared Nuguse	3:27.80	Aug 6, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
12	NN Noah Ngeny	3:28.12	Aug 11, 2000	Zürich (SUI)
13	TC Timothy Cheruiyot	3:28.28	Jul 9, 2021	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
14	GM George Mills	3:28.36	Jun 20, 2025	Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
15	TM Taoufik Makhloufi	3:28.75	Jul 17, 2015	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
16	MK Mohamed Katir	3:28.76	Jul 9, 2021	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
17	AI Abdelaati Iguider	3:28.79	Jul 17, 2015	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
18	EM Elijah Motonei Manangoi	3:28.80	Jul 21, 2017	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
18	BK Brian Komen	3:28.80	Jul 12, 2024	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
20	RK Ronald Kwemoi	3:28.81	Jul 18, 2014	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
20	MF Mo Farah	3:28.81	Jul 19, 2013	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
22	FC Fermín Cacho	3:28.95	Aug 13, 1997	Zürich (SUI)
23	MB Mehdi Baala	3:28.98	Sep 5, 2003	Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
24	DK Daniel Kipchirchir Komen	3:29.02	Jul 14, 2006	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
25	FL Festus Lagat	3:29.03	Jun 20, 2025	Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
26	AK Abel Kipsang	3:29.11	Jul 16, 2023	Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL)
27	RR Rashid Ramzi	3:29.14	Jul 14, 2006	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
28	MG Mario García	3:29.18	Jun 15, 2023	Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
28	VN Vénuste Niyongabo	3:29.18	Aug 22, 1997	Bruxelles (BEL)
30	NL Niels Laros	3:29.20	Aug 28, 2025	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
31	SN Stefan Nillessen	3:29.23	Jun 20, 2025	Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA)
31	JW Jake Wightman	3:29.23	Jul 19, 2022	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
33	WC William Chirchir	3:29.29	Aug 24, 2001	Bruxelles (BEL)
34	IN Isaac Nader	3:29.37	Jun 24, 2025	Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
35	OH Oliver Hoare	3:29.41	Jun 15, 2023	Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
36	HK Hobbs Kessler	3:29.45	Aug 6, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
37	DK Daniel Komen	3:29.46	Aug 16, 1997	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
37	SA Saïd Aouita	3:29.46	Aug 23, 1985	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
39	AC Augustine Kiprono Choge	3:29.47	Jun 14, 2009	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
39	NN Narve Gilje Nordås	3:29.47	Jun 15, 2023	Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)
41	CN Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku	3:29.50	Jul 19, 2013	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
42	AS Ali Saidi-Sief	3:29.51	Jul 4, 2001	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
42	SM Stewart Mcsweyn	3:29.51	Jul 9, 2021	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
42	LG Lamecha Girma	3:29.51	Jun 30, 2023	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
45	AL Amine Laalou	3:29.53	Jul 22, 2010	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
46	AS Ayanleh Souleiman	3:29.58	Jul 18, 2014	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
47	NW Nick Willis	3:29.66	Jul 17, 2015	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
48	SC Steve Cram	3:29.67	Jul 16, 1985	Nice (FRA)
49	JH Josh Hoey	3:29.75	Jun 24, 2025	Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
50	NC Nixon Kiplimo Chepseba	3:29.77	Jul 20, 2012	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the all-time 1500 m Men list?

Hicham El Guerrouj (Morocco) leads the all-time 1500 m Men list with 3:26.00, set on July 14, 1998 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA).

What mark does it take to enter the 1500 m Men all-time top 10?

The 10th-best 1500 m Men mark in history is 3:27.79. Any better mark enters the all-time top 10.

What mark does it take to enter the 1500 m Men all-time top 100?

The 100th-best 1500 m Men mark in history is 3:30.98. Any better mark enters the all-time top 100.

Which country has the most athletes in the 1500 m Men all-time top 969?

United States has the most athletes in the all-time top 969, with 166.

What is the 1500 m Men world record?

The ratified 1500 m Men world record is 3:26.00, held by Hicham El Guerrouj (Morocco), set on July 14, 1998 in Rome, Italy.

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